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Writer's pictureParisa Behboodi

Delight Your Taste Buds with Lebanese Maamoul: A Sweet and Nutty Treat

Updated: Mar 22, 2023


Sweet and nutty Maamoul cookies filled with walnut and pistachios.
Bite into the rich and flavorful Maamoul cookies for a Lebanese delight.

Are you craving something sweet and nutty? Look no further than Lebanese Maamoul! This traditional dessert is made with a rich buttery semolina dough, filled with chopped walnuts or pistachios, and dusted with powdered sugar. Follow this easy recipe from Kitchen Pal to create your own batch of Lebanese Maamoul and indulge in the flavors of the Middle East.


Make Mouthwatering Maamoul with Kitchen Pal


Ingredients:

  • 1 kg semolina

  • 500 g butter, softened

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 tsp yeast

  • 1 tsp mahlab powder (optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 270

  • Fat: 16g

  • Carbohydrates: 27g

  • Protein: 5g

  • Sodium: 95mg

Allergy Information:

  • This recipe contains wheat, dairy, and nuts.

Time of Preparing:

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina, softened butter, sugar, milk, yeast, mahlab powder, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

  2. Knead the dough for several minutes until it's smooth and pliable. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  4. Take small portions of the dough and form them into small balls.

  5. Using a Maamoul mold, press each ball of dough to create an indentation in the center. Fill the indentation with chopped walnuts or pistachios and then close the dough over the filling, making sure to seal the edges.

  6. Place the Maamoul on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. Remove the Maamoul from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before dusting them with powdered sugar.

  8. Serve the Maamoul with a hot cup of tea or coffee and enjoy!

Lebanese Maamoul cookies dusted with powdered sugar and filled with deliciousness.
Indulge in the decadent Maamoul cookies, a perfect blend of sweetness and nuttiness.

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